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William the Conqueror (Kings & Queens of Medieval England)
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Product Description
The modern biography by the world’s leading expert on William, at last available in paperback.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1218644 in Books
- Published on: 2001-06-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 240 pages
Editorial Reviews
BBC History Magazine
‘As expertly woven as the Bayeux Tapestry… Stitching together William’s life, actions and personality.’
History
‘no one is better qualified than David Bates… to interpret King William’s character… controversial in many places.’
Customer Reviews
OK for the Ignoramus
I expected great things from this book as I had never read a full scale biography of the Conqueror. But I was taken in by the arresting extract of the opening page. I thought I was going to learn a lot more about William's mother & upbringing. But I did'nt. What followed set the whole tone of the book by the repetitive phrase "We do not really know..." In short I foumd I already knew as much about William as the author. In compensation I realised that,over many years,I had picked up in a fragmentasry way all that is known about William's story.
The author's style is acceptable and competent. This is a good book for those who do not know anything about William The Conqueror.
Indeed for them it could be an absorbing story. But for me.
"William the Conqueror"
A very readable book in all sences.
No need for any further report
Just buy if this is your subject.
L J Sicheri
